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Having a ball at the official launch for new Pavilion Fun at open day P8

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Residents will get say on facilities, says council

Cautious welcome for talks on leisure centre

Council leaders’ reassurances that Keynsham residents will be consulted on the future of the town’s leisure centre and the facilities it will offer have been met with “cautious optimism”, say campaigners. A floorplan from new contractor GLL, which took over the management of B&NES’ leisure services in July, sparked an outcry at a public consultation event in Keynsham in September as it showed no

sports hall, squash courts or poolside spectator seating in the new building. In just days, the newly formed Keynsham Residents’ Leisure Action Group collected 1,000 signatures calling for more consultation on the new development, a figure that continues to grow as the group aims to get the issue onto the agenda at the next full B&NES Council meeting. Council leaders have moved

to reassure residents, however, saying the plans were at a very early stage as they looked at location options and that it was “the very first stage of a longer consultation process”. Councillor Martin Veal (Conservative, Bathavon North), the Council’s Cabinet member for community services, said: “We have a really good opportunity to provide new facilities and opportunities Continued on Page 2

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Concerns remain From Page 1 for exercise in and around Keynsham. We want to ensure we have really excellent facilities with wide appeal to the many users who value the social and physical benefits of exercise. “Working with our new leisure provider GLL we will consult with key user groups as we develop the detailed leisure centre proposals next year. We will ensure that the future leisure provision in the Keynsham area links into our Fit for Life strategy and the needs of our current and future population.” Workshops on the leisure centre and its facilities are scheduled to take place from spring 2016, before a site is secured in 2016 and designs are drawn up, with a target of 2017 for construction to start. The leisure centre’s current site at Riverside emerged as residents’ preferred option at the September consultation meeting, over Ashton Way car park and Hawkswell Field. Town councillor David Biddleston, whose motion that the town council should demand further consultation was backed by his fellow councillors on October 13, said a growing town should expect to keep its existing sports facilities as a minimum.

He said: “I can understand some of the scepticism but I’m cautiously optimistic and very grateful that significant consultation will be taking place over the next year or so. I do think that Keynsham residents will need to continue to pay close attention to developments and not let it slip by unnoticed.” Concerns have been raised by campaigners over GLL’s track record in other parts of the country, however, citing Swindon, where a climbing wall was closed and sports hall activities were cut back to make way for a trampoline park, despite a petition from users and with councillors unable to block the move, the Wiltshire Times reported. Sam Bell, who was among the residents who spoke at Keynsham Town Council’s October meeting against the loss of facilities such as the sports hall, said she hoped people would continue to sign the petition to show strength of feeling. She said: “My concern will be that that council will end up being forced by GLL to offer only profitable activities and therefore the squash courts, sports hall and spectator seating will be lost. “I am also concerned by the ‘in and around Keynsham’

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but leisure centre talks welcomed sentiment as I am worried that we will be told the facilities at Wellsway and Broadlands suffice for the loss of a sports hall. The issue is that these halls are likely to be inaccessible to residents during school hours and there have been problems trying to book Wellsway in the evenings, for example for the local badminton club. “It is essential that the sports hall remains accessible in daytime and is in a location where those less mobile can access it.” One organisation that makes full use of the poolside spectator seating at Keynsham Leisure Centre is Keynsham Swimming Club, where Olympian SiobhanMarie O’Connor first trained, as secretary Dave Beament explained the volunteer-run club relies on the support received from swimmers’ parents. He said the club was positive about the new development, however. “We are all very excited about the new leisure centre in Keynsham and the opportunities

for our swimmers,” he said. “I have been in contact with B&NES for several years now concerning the new centre and have always received from them honest and clear responses to any points I have raised. I have been reassured that the current plan is outline only and full consultation with users will take place once the detail is being worked on. “Clearly spectator space is of the utmost importance to Keynsham Swimming Club and I’m confident that our views will be taken into full account.” Around £17 million of funding

for GLL’s leisure centre schemes in Bath and North East Somerset was approved by the Cabinet on September 9 to allow the refurbishment of Bath Leisure Centre to go ahead, leading some to question whether the plans for Keynsham’s facilities could have been raised at this point. The full funding for Keynsham’s new leisure centre is not due to be approved until a site has been agreed and more work has been done to the plans, documents from the meeting show. Councillor Charles Gerrish (Keynsham North), Cabinet

member for finance and efficiency, said: “The current administration supports, and remains committed to, the investment in new and improved leisure centres in both Bath and Keynsham – but we want to take the time to ensure the right facilities are provided. “We are therefore grateful for all the responses to the recent consultation and will be taking on board all the comments received as more detailed plans are worked upon. “The next step is to decide which site to select, then undertake further consultation on the facilities to be provided, after which more detailed plans will be produced. “In the event that the site selected is Riverside, it has been assessed there is sufficient capacity within the footprint to meet a range of leisure facilities.” The leisure centre petition and action group updates can be found by Googling “change. org Keynsham Leisure Centre consultation”.

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Future still in doubt as fire station As Keynsham Fire Station closed its doors on November 1, there was still no news on when a decision would be taken about what will happen to its Temple Street site. The station closed its doors at the start of the month ahead of the team’s move to the new fire station being built at Hicks Gate. Firefighters from Brislington will be responding to incidents in the Keynsham area in the meantime, before work is finished on the new station in early 2016. The future of the Temple Street site, however, is still no clearer as we went to print with no date set for a decision on whether the fire service’s headquarters will be relocating to the town. The move was proposed as part of the fire service’s money-Materials saving Investing for the Future programme last year, but just weeks ago it was revealed a site in Emersons Green is also being considered. The Hicks Gate fire station recently reached the halfway point in its construction and both

How the new Hicks Gate Fire Station will look Keynsham and Brislington crews will be based there. Chairman of Avon Fire Authority, Councillor Peter Abraham, said: “The decision to close Keynsham and Brislington fire stations was made in 2014 as part of the Investing for the Future programme to make annual savings of £4.5 million as a

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into a new wholetime fire station at Hicks Gate.” Avon Fire & Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer Kevin Pearson said: “There will be a short period between the closure of Keynsham Fire Station and the opening of Hicks Gate but with crews responding from nearby Brislington Fire Station our

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response standards remain the same. “Keynsham Fire Station was operated on a part-time basis with staff responding to 999 calls via a pager. Brislington Fire Station is crewed 24 hours a day so firefighters will be available to respond to calls immediately. “We have managed to retain the services and experience of many of the firefighters who were based at Keynsham Fire Station. They will be joining our wholetime crews and will be based at stations across the AF&RS area. Those staff will be embarking on a period of training in the additional areas required as a wholetime member of staff.” The Red Cross Fire and Emergency Support Service (FESS), which has been based at Keynsham Fire Station, will be moving to the new Hicks Gate Fire Station. For more information on the Investing for the Future programme, visit www.avonfire. gov.uk and click on the About us section.

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Members of the Royal British Legion will once again be leading Keynsham’s commemorations for Remembrance Sunday on November 8. A procession will

form at Ashton Way at around 8.45am, going along the High Street to St John’s Church for a service. The procession will then leave the church following the service and go to the gates of the Memorial Park for wreath-laying

at around 11am. Parts of roads including Rock Road, Temple Street, the High Street and Bath Hill will be closed for 20-minute periods between 8.45am and 11.30am to allow the procession to take place.

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Residents urged as BBC Rickshaw

Should I get my pet neutered? Unless you are planning to breed, we would almost always say yes. The most obvious reason to neuter is the prevention of unwanted pregnancies, but there are also important health benefits, behavioural benefits and even social responsibilities to consider. 1. Spaying your female will stop her from coming into season and eliminates the possibility of unwanted and expensive pregnancies. It also helps prevent many life-threatening cancers, and womb infections. 2. In males, neutering can greatly reduce testosteronedriven behaviour such as spraying or scent marking and straying from home. It can also help prevent prostate problems and testicular cancer later on in life. 3. Rabbits reproduce much faster than dogs and cats, and from a much earlier age. Unspayed female rabbits also have a 95 per cent chance of developing uterine cancer before the age of four. 4. Neutering helps fight pet overpopulation which could

otherwise lead to animals being euthanased or suffering as strays. Surgical developments have meant that female bitch spays can now be done via keyhole surgery. Keyhole spays are safer and less invasive; your dog will have much smaller wounds, less post-operative pain and a much quicker recovery. We have found that it is now by far the most popular method for spaying dogs. In summary, neutering can lead to a longer and better quality of life for your beloved companion. If you would like to know more, don’t hesitate to contact us at Keynsham Veterinary Centre on 0117 986 7700.

BBC One presenter Matt Baker is calling on people in Keynsham and Saltford to line the streets on November 10 to cheer on a team of young riders cycling 470 miles for Children in Need. The Rickshaw Challenge will see six young people who have been supported by projects funded by the appeal set off from Land’s End on November 6, reaching their final destination Elstree in East London in time for the BBC Children in Need Appeal Show on Friday, November 13. The One Show presenter Matt Baker will be cycling alongside the team throughout the challenge, which will reach Keynsham and Saltford on Day 5 as the team leave Bristol via the A4, heading for Winchester by the end of the day. Speaking of this year’s challenge, Matt said: “It’s that time of year again, and this year’s Team Rickshaw will be warming up for their biggest challenge yet. It’s going to be tough but with your help we’re hoping to raise more much-needed money for BBC Children in Need. “We have a truly inspiring group taking on the challenge, and they all have brilliant stories to tell, so please do get behind them and do all you can to show your support, it really will help make a difference.” Co-host Alex Jones will be joining the team on the road and reporting from the studio during the challenge and said: “I am delighted that the Rickshaw Challenge is returning again this year, every year we are astounded at the support people across the UK give to the challenge, and we hope this year will be no different. “I know first-hand just how difficult it can be, so I am asking you all to dig deep and show your support for this year’s team.” The team of young riders

includes 18-year-old Erin from Scotland, who suffers with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and is a member of Arthritis Care, and 16-year-old Lucy from South Yorkshire, who has cerebral palsy, deafness and sight problems and attends the Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project. They will be joined by George, 17, from Surrey, whose dad died following a cycling accident in 2012 and who has been supported by bereavement group Tommy D, and 17-year-old Amira from the West Midlands whose elder sister Elle requires 24-hour care following a brain haemorrhage – both sisters are now supported by The Children’s Trust. Completing the team are Elliot, 16, from Essex, who has battled a rare blood cancer with the support of Teens Unite and is riding in memory of good friend Sadie, and George, 16, from London, who has Down’s syndrome and attends Pro Corda, which uses music to allow disabled and special education needs children to progress socially and personally. Since 2011, the Rickshaw Challenge has raised over £7.9 million for BBC Children in Need, which has gone to projects supporting disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. One Show viewers will be able to follow Team Rickshaw’s progress each day, and updates will also be available online at bbc.co.uk/pudsey. To support the challenge, you can donate either £5 or £10 by text. To donate £5 text the word TEAM to 70705 or to donate £10 text GIVE to 70710. Texts will cost your donation plus the standard network message change. For more information and full terms and conditions go to bbc. co.uk/pudsey.

MP on hand to discuss constituents’ issues Rebecca Forrest-Jones MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon at Keynsham Veterinary Centre (part of the Highcroft Veterinary Group)

Residents can raise issues with North East Somerset MP Jacob Rees-Mogg at a series of face-toface meetings in coming weeks. The MP is holding surgeries in Keynsham on November 13 from 12.30-2.30pm and on December

11 from 4.30-6.30pm. He will also be in Saltford on November 28 from 4.30-6.30pm. To make an appointment at a surgery, email jacob@northeast somersetconservatives.co.uk or call Margaret on 0117 987 2313.

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People in Keynsham are being asked to nominate fellow residents for a Good Citizens Award. The honour is handed out every year by Keynsham Town Council to recognise and thank those who make a real difference to people’s lives and positively contribute to the community of Keynsham. Last year’s winners were 1st Keynsham Scout leader Ian Carter and former Keynsham Allotment Association chairman Bassam Shahin. The closing date for nominations is December 31, 2015, and the awards will be given out at the Annual Town Meeting on April 21, 2016. Further information and nomination forms are available from the Town Council office at 15-17 Temple Street, Keynsham or call 0117 986 8683.

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Hugh Evans and Mike Burt brought the Cadbury’s apostrophe saved from the chocolate factory to the open day; above right, frame football

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An open day attended by hundreds of people marked the official opening of the Somerdale Pavilion. The new sports and entertainment centre, built to replace the Fry Club, opened its doors on November 1 to give residents the chance to look around, sample the food, find out more about the clubs based there and join a range of activities. Families were well catered for with Peppa Pig and Ironman on hand to greet young visitors as well as face painting, a bouncy castle and sports taster sessions. Many of the sports clubs based at Somerdale had stalls at the event, alongside a number of local charities and members of the team from Aquaterra, which runs the new centre, who were fundraising throughout the day to raise money to buy a frame for frame football sessions for disabled youngsters and to support a cancer survivorship programme at the Pavilion, involving exercise classes and rehabilitation for cancer survivors. On the terrace outside over-

looking the sports pitches food was being served up to hungry guests by head chef Aaron while others relaxed in the sports bar or looked around the conference and wedding suites and gym. General manager Patrick Shanahan said: “For me it’s a wonderful facility with a brilliant mix of functions going on here with the social, sporting and community sides, creating a hub for the area. I’m excited to get people involved and enjoying all the different aspects.”

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official launch at a busy open day

Somerdale Pavilion general manager Patrick Shanahan Somerdale’s past wasn’t overlooked with a display by former chocolate factory workers Mike Burt and Hugh Evans, who alongside an array of Cadbury’s and Fry’s memorabilia, plates of chocolate and even Roman artefacts, had the apostrophe from the Cadbury’s sign on display. Hugh said he thought the new Pavilion was a “fantastic” facility and that the community should “celebrate the old while embracing the new”.

Representing another of the site’s long-standing connections was Fry’s Bowling Club, which will be celebrating its centenary in 2017 and has been playing at Somerdale for around 70 years. Chairman Andy Kendall and vice-chairman Roy Cocking were running a stall at the open day and Andy said he hoped the new venue would attract more people to use the facilities – and join the club.

Left, a good turnout at the open day; above left, Steve Curtis from Fry Club FC; above, Roy Cocking and Andy Kendall from Fry’s Bowling Club

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Still committed to ward and its issues

I would like to say thank you to the 195 electors who voted for me in the recent town council by election. Your support for my campaign is much appreciated, and although unsuccessful on this occasion, please be assured I intend to remain as before an active campaigner on local issues, particularly those affecting our Keynsham South ward. I congratulate Councillor Edwards on her election and wish her well for the future. A number of queries were raised with us during the campaign, and I will endeavour to respond to those still outstanding at the earliest opportunity, again looking forward to further dialogue on matters important to

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those who raised them initially. I remain committed to the Keynsham South ward in which we live. Andy Halliday Candidate, Keynsham by-election

Make forum a voice for the community

The Keynsham Area Forum was established just over a year ago to represent collectively the views and interests of Keynsham, Whitchurch, Saltford, Compton Dando, Corston, Farmborough and Chelwood. Following the recent AGM, I have been elected as the chairman and the vice-chairman is Adrian Inker. Our aim is to refresh and drive forward this forum to be an effective voice for the local area and help prioritise the issues that matter most. We aim to work with all the public services to ensure they are aware of the concerns and aspirations of the local community. How will we do this? Currently we have meetings that are attended by Keynsham town council, the parish

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councils within the forum area, B&NES Council, the police, health professionals, district councillors, local community groups and individual members of the community. Adrian and I are very eager to encourage much more grass roots attendance and that is why we are inviting any group or body interested, to send along representatives to join in the discussion. We would also welcome more individual members of the public to attend. Normally lasting two hours, the evening is split, the first hour is an open public forum for attendees to bring their worries or wishes and the other hour a main topic or update from a specific and invited body – for example, Sirona. So in closing, may I seek your support through your attendance. If you are interested then the next meeting will be on November 24 at 6pm and it will be held in The Space (above the One Stop Shop, Temple Street, Keynsham). At the meeting we will be hosting the annual Council Budget Fair where you will be able to ask the council questions about their fouryear financial plan and see a presentation about the West of England Joint Spatial Plan. We look forward to seeing you then. Alan Hale (Cllr) Chairman of Keynsham Area Forum Adrian Inker (@67 & Butterflies Haven) Vice Chairman of Keynsham Area Forum

Less than a half mile too far for school? This is my first letter, but not good news as I am very upset with B&NES’ admission criteria for infant schools, in particular Chandag Infant.

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For this year’s 2015 intake, the furthest distance in a straight line from applicants’ homes to Chandag Infant School has more than halved, from 1.227 miles to 0.457 miles. Anyone living further away, above Manor Road, with no sibling already at the school, cannot get a place – this is 0.457 miles. I feel I have wasted money on nurseries in Keynsham when I should have attended nurseries further away in Saltford or the other side of Keynsham, so my child could have made friends in the correct infant school. I live at the top of the Chandag estate and now have to drive past Chandag School to go to the next nearest school, adding to the traffic chaos. No wonder they had to build a mini roundabout at the bottom of Chandag Road. I went through the appeal process with other local residents to no joy, it is a disgrace. My argument was that it was easier for people not living on the Chandag estate to drive to different schools. We do not drive in straight-line distances. Other people live across the valley or busy roads so that the actual distance is much further than a straight line. The cold-hearted data supplied by BANES shows in 2014/15 the furthest direct line distance between home address and school was 1.227 miles and in 2013/14 it was 1.167 miles. This year shows the furthest distance was 0.457 miles with 21 children refused places. It is a scandal and B&NES shows no consideration and hides behind the admission criteria. If people wonder why the traffic is so bad, there are 21 cars driving past Chandag School who are not allowed in. John Via email

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As a paid-up member and frequent user of Keynsham Leisure Centre, I am writing to strongly protest against the proposal to get rid of our current centre and replace it with a fitness suite. I play badminton with a group of friends weekly in the sports hall as well as using the pool and attending classes. The sports hall is used by a large sector of the community for badminton, table tennis, football and other sports. It is hired for birthday parties, used by the children’s holiday day club and I have seen wheelchair basketball being played there and drum majorettes practicing. The squash courts are also well used. Banes talk about a the use of space but what about choice? People want to play the sports that they enjoy and are suitable for them. Not everyone wants to do fitness classes or join a gym, many people want the chance to play competitive and team sports. They are fun. In an age when the Government is pushing the health benefits of sport, why

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are you proposing to take away existing facilities and substitute something less comprehensive? As far as I know, the people of Keynsham have not asked for our leisure centre to be knocked down and replaced. It is a little tatty around the edges but it functions perfectly well. If B&NES say that they cannot afford to replace existing facilities, then please just update it a little. Basically, if you can’t build something better don’t bother! Sarah Shorter

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Into the home straight for Santa Dash Final preparations are being made for the 2015 Saltford Santa Dash which takes place on Sunday, December 6. There are two events taking place: a Mini Santa run for five to 12-year-olds in the sports ground at Saltford Sports & Social Club, and an adult five-mile fun run for runners of all levels over 12. The course starts at the sports grounds and winds around the back streets of Saltford and Keynsham. There is also plenty of entertainment for all the family before and during the event including a choir, a mass warm-up and stalls selling festive goodies, refreshments and gifts. Roger Spooner, who heads the organising team, said: “The Santa Dash has proved to be a wonderful community fun run event raising money for local charities. Runners aged from five to 85 years and over have enjoyed participating in the day’s events, while local residents have lined the streets to cheer on this Santa spectacular. Some 700 Santas running en masse is quite some sight to behold. Once again, this year, we are grateful for our

sponsors who have been incredibly supportive and we have lined up an array of entertainment to boost the festive atmosphere on the day.” There’s still time to register to run in the Santa Dash by going to www.saltfordsantadash. webs.com. Money raised will be donated to two local charities, Time2Share and the Carers’ Centre (Bath & NE Somerset). Roger added: “We are nearly ready to go, so we are now calling all Santas to sign up and finalise their training ready for this great event.”

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TimeOut Youth Centre TimeOut Youth Centre operates Drop In sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-9.30pm for 13-19-year-olds. There is a 50p entry fee and activities include cooking sessions every Tuesday, music studio recording, filming project, a female-only session, running club on Thursdays, table tennis, pool, computers for internet use, CV workshops and job searches. Wednesdays at TimeOut Youth Centre are project and workshop nights and the projects over November include a drug awareness workshop, relationships, health and beauty and how to beat the winter blues. Wednesday sessions are free, however there are limited places per project or workshop so if interested make sure you get your name down quickly. l After-school club As of November, TimeOut will be running an afterschool club on Tuesdays from 4-6pm and

this will be open for young people aged 10-14. There will be structured activities as well as a homework club session. Entrance is 50p. l Around the World in 80 Meals The Around The World In 80 Meals project on Thursdays (4pm-6pm) has been very positive. Within this project, young people get a chance not only to prepare and cook

a three-course meal but also the centre is made into a mini bistro where young people set up the tables with the correct cutlery and tablecloths, pictured. This gives young people the opportunity to learn social etiquettes relating to eating at a restaurant as well as developing social skills such as communication, working as a team and problem solving. There are limited spaces available for this project.

Winter Festival

TimeOut will be open on the evening of the Winter Festival with a programme of activities relating to Christmas and Winter. Entrance is 50p to include a free hot chocolate. This session will be open to young people aged 10 to 19.

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Keynsham Youth Service held several projects over the half term break. They included a trip to Longleat Safari Park where young people had an opportunity to hold creatures such as snakes and tarantulas. A day trip to Cheddar Gorge saw young people exploring the caves as well as visiting the museum of prehistory. In TimeOut daytime sessions, young people were pumpkin carving and getting involved with Halloweenthemed cake baking.

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Happy pre-school wins inspectors’ praise Queens Road Methodist Church Pre-School has retained its “good” rating with Ofsted in a recent inspection. Inspectors noted that the children were “confident communicators” and that they behaved well and played happily together. Boys and girls all progress at the same pace and staff are skilled in promoting maths development, reading

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Young entrepreneurs put business skills to test at school’s craft fair Wellsway School students from Year 9 upwards having been honing their entrepreneurial skills to trade alongside the regular exhibitors at the Wellsway Craft & Gift Fair 2015. The students have been making a wide range of products to offer at the fair and are looking forward to welcoming visitors to Wellsway School on Sunday, November 8. Here, some of the students describe their products:

A Taste of America

We are a group of Year 11 girls who have gone to great effort to ensure our products are the best for this year’s Wellsway school craft fair. We will be selling small and large reusable jars of the dry ingredients needed to create some typical delicious desserts, which you will be able to sample on the day. These include brownies, cakes, cookies and more. But with a twist! We combine these treats with the most popular and mouth-watering American

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chocolates. You have the perfect combination of Oreo Brownies, Reese’s Pieces cookies, Christmas muffins, Hershey’s cakes and more! We’ll be happy to talk to you about our business on the day so just look out for us in our Wellsway School uniforms behind an American-themed stall. We look forward to seeing you all there!

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Christmas is approaching so come to Wellsway Craft & Gift Fair and buy some of the best fudge you’ll every taste. It’ll be a great gift to give to your grandchildren, other family members or friends. We are a group of four Wellsway School students working towards our business enterprise GCSE, so come down, grab some great tasty gifts and help us out at the same time!

Sweet Bouquet

Our group will be selling luxury chocolate gifts presented in a bouquet of your choice. The product cost depends on the quantity of chocolate you choose; nonetheless the gift will come in a professional, well-decorated box which will be suitable for any special occasion. We will be located in the Drama Studio, so feel free to come along to see what’s on offer.

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Christmas is coming soon and if you need some ideas for a gift or simply to decorate your room for Christmas and give it the scent you need for you and your family, we have the perfect solution for you. Pop along on November 8 to visit our stall and see the range of scented candles we have on offer. We have plenty of different scents so there is bound to be a perfect smell for you.

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‘Cancer researcher of the future’ Oscar gets visit from the experts

A Saltford schoolboy who stunned medics with his complex suggestion for altering DNA to fight cancer has been paid a visit by leading researchers at his primary school. Nine-year-old Oscar Sawyer impressed scientists working at Cancer Research UK when he wrote to the charity to share his idea for a cure after losing his grandfather to the disease. Wanting to inspire young cancer researchers of the future, a team from Cancer Research UK and the University of Bristol dropped in at Saltford Primary School where they held a series of workshops for Oscar and his classmates. Explaining why he wrote to the charity, Oscar said: “I think cancer is a horrible thing. A little boy in my school died and my Grampy died because of it and I want to help stop it.” His idea, which he described to his mother at the age of just eight, was to take DNA from

Oscar Sawyer with the Cancer Research UK and Bristol University researchers and above right slow-growing cells and put it in a person with cancer so that the cancerous cells would grow more slowly and allow more time for the cells’ DNA checkers to spot the faults and fix them. Dr Samuel Godfrey, science communications manager at Cancer Research UK, said:

“We have never received such a clever idea from a child of Oscar’s age. He has really taken the time to think it through logically. Although we can’t directly use slow-growing cells to treat cancer, elements of his ideas are being used in existing treatments that target faulty DNA or help to

slow the growth of cancer cells. We suggested he might like to turn his attention to fixing a molecule called P53 which often goes wrong in cancer cells. “We are making great progress in beating cancer, but there’s so much more to do. It’s encouraging to see the next

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Host of creatures to join zoo’s Simon at wildlife group’s themed evening

generation taking an interest in cancer research, it’s people like Oscar who will become the scientists of the future.” Oscar’s mum, Jo Chambers, said: “Oscar has always been really interested in genetics and wants to learn as much as he can about it. He was over the moon to get a reply from Cancer Research UK, his face was a picture as he read the letter. “It really has made a great impression on him, and he has gone to the library to get more books out to try to find more about P53. He really wants to help find cures for cancer, so that nobody has to lose someone they love to the disease in the future.”

Avon Wildlife Trust’s Keynsham Group is inviting people to join them for an insight into the country’s zoos and a close encounter with some of the creatures you might expect to find in them. Here, they tell us more about next month’s themed evening. It’s a long time since Bristol Zoo was home to Alfred the gorilla, but he is bound to feature at Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group’s third annual themed event this November, with Simon Garrett, head of learning, at Bristol Zoo Gardens. His interesting talk of “Zoos – past, present and future” will be a chance for the young and old to marvel over how our zoos have changed and their new role in conservation going forward. The evening will also delight the younger generation with games and activities, including

Bristol Zoo’s most famous former resident, Alfred the gorilla dressing up in giant snake skins, examining pond wildlife, plus enjoying hands-on bugs and beasties, also courtesy of the Zoo – shake hands with a tarantula or stroke a giant stick insect! Not for the faint-hearted – but this is not obligatory! Simon, appropriately, started off catching minnows in the Thames and finding woodlice

under bits of wood, and he is passionate about engaging all ages in the natural world. It looks likely to be a great family evening. The event takes place on Friday, November 13, at Wellsway School, Chandag Road, starting at 7pm, doors open from 6.30pm. Tickets are available from Smiths Jewellers, in the High Street, Keynsham, or on the door priced £2.50, children under-16 £1. Keynsham Group are pleased yet again to have the support of Wellsway School Green Team in this venture. The Green Team is the school’s youth group which meets to learn more about the natural environment both within the school grounds and the local area. For further information on “Zoos – past, present and future”, contact Kathy Farrell on 0117 986 9722 or email kathyfarrelluk@yahoo.co.uk.

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Small businesses ‘bringing back the love’ to Keynsham High Street A group of Keynsham small business owners are hoping to have the best December ever by working together to encourage shoppers to keep it local this Christmas. The local entrepreneurs are working on a range of initiatives to attract people to the High Street and to other ventures based in the town, including social media campaigns and coming up with added personal touches not offered by bigger firms. Fiona Wyatt, who runs online men’s footwear firm A Wyatt Shoe Shop, has been inspired by Small Business Saturday, an initiative first launched in America to increase the footfall on high streets on a certain day. Small Business Saturday is taking place on December 5 and Fiona says she hopes to see Keynsham High Street “buzzing” as local firms promote what they have to offer. Fiona, who hopes one day to

open a department store in Bath, said: “This is the beginning of the plan to ‘bring back the love to Keynsham High Street’. “The beauty about being in a small community is that people really want to help. I have received so much moral support from the businesses that have signed up on my venture to make this December the best December yet and joining SBS15.” Some of the companies involved will be offering incentives that go beyond the discounts offered by bigger firms

– Fiona is offering to handdeliver any pair of shoes ordered from her on the day in the BS and BA postcode areas and to polish another pair of shoes for the customer, for example. And the December 5 event is just one part of the Keynsham campaign, which is also challenging each business to raise its social media profile, attracting more “likes” on Facebook and followers on Twitter, with the winner earning a one-minute slot on Keynsham Town Community Radio to promote what they do. The

companies involved all attended a recent social media workshop at The Ship Inn run by Get Up To Speed, which is supported by local councils. Fiona added that shopping locally has many benefits for the local economy, adding: “When a customer shops in a small business, that shopper is helping to pay that business owner’s mortgage, put food on the table, pay for ballet or football lessons. If they shop in a large chain store, they are paying for the CEO to have another holiday abroad, they are paying the dividends to be paid to shareholders. That’s the fundamental difference.” The local firms supporting Fiona’s venture so far are: Smart Computers, Jazz PC, Bath Bakery, The Beehive Practice, Trigaci, Simply Carpets of Keynsham, Grimebusters, iTeam Solutions, Truly Bespoke, Fenton and Charles and The Ship Inn, which can all be found online.

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Groups ready to fill church with forest of trees There is still chance for community groups to get into the festive spirit and join the third Keynsham Christmas Tree Festival. St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, in the High Street, will be filled with 60 individually decorated trees from December 4 to 6, and organisers say there are still one or two left for groups to sponsor. The trees are sponsored by schools, local charities, societies, sports clubs and more, with the decorations often reflecting the activities of each group. The festival will open to the public on the evening of Friday, December 4, from 6-9pm, and then throughout the weekend, from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and noon to 5pm on Sunday. During the festival there will be live music in the church, refreshments and the chance to take a guided tour of the historic buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tower.

Admission is free but donations raised during the event will go to the church. The previous festival in 2013, which attracted more than 2,000 visitors, raised money for the dais, the raised area at the front of the church, which is now complete. To find out more about getting involved in the tree festival and sponsoring a tree, email treefestival@hotmail.co.uk or call the Parish Office on 0117 9863354.

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Police warning after 14 reports of doorstep crime across force area Police are warning householders across the Avon and Somerset area to be on the alert after more than a dozen reports of doorstep crime. Elderly and vulnerable people living across the force area have been targeted by men who have either tried to persuade them to have work done to their property or claimed to be from the council or a utility company or that they were working on a neighbour’s property. In certain incidents, they have walked straight into the property when the door was opened. Around 14 incidents mainly involving two men were reported to police in October, including in Stockwood, Bishopsworth, Kingswood, Longwell Green, Warmley, Knowle, St George, Kingsweston, Lockleaze and Frome Vale. On some occasions cash was been stolen but in most cases the men left empty-handed. Most incidents occurred between 10am

Police advise residents to use their door chain if they have unexpected callers and noon. Following the reports, police have carried out house-tohouse inquiries and helped the residents affected improve their home security. DCI Gary Haskins said: “Thankfully people are becoming more aware of how to protect

themselves from this type of crime. I would urge you to be on your guard if you have an unexpected caller. Use your door chain. Genuine council or utility staff will offer identification and will be happy for you to check it before you let them in.

“If you’re in any doubt about a visitor, ring us straight away on 101. If you feel threatened, call 999. The key thing to remember is if you’re not sure, don’t open the door.” DCI Haskins said it wasn’t clear whether the same two men were involved in the reported incidents. He said: “These criminals appear to be heartlessly targeting vulnerable people. “I’d urge you to keep an eye on your frail elderly neighbours and call us straight away if you’re concerned about suspicious visitors. “Please will anyone with any information which can help us track these men down get in touch, either through our website or by calling 101.” l Keynsham’s policing team is also investigating recent reports of rogue traders operating in Saltford – see PC Kerry Grace’s column on Page 25 for more details.

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Volunteers take a dip to find out which creatures call river home Wearing wellies and waterproofs, a record number of people waded into the River Chew to help the Keynsham branch of the Avon Wildlife Trust carry out a health check. Dave Sage, chairman of the group, shares the volunteers’ findings.

Stream dipping took place again in the River Chew at Dapp’s Hill on October 11. A record turnout of 43 people took part, a nice mixture of older and younger people, some from Wellsway School’s Green Team, some Avon Wildlife Trust members and some locals who had heard about the event in local publications. Seventeen kick samples were

taken, the most since 2008. The river level was low and the flow rate slow, reflecting quite low rainfall in September (though wetter than last year). A total of 15 major invertebrate indicator groups were represented, one up on 2014. Much discussion ensued about whether a yellow and black-striped fly larva was that of a horsefly, a cranefly or a

soldierfly. I can categorically state that I am not sure! Each sample had relatively low numbers (with the exception of bloodworms) and low biodiversity, possibly reflecting the low flow rate. Decreases None, apart from a small decrease in burrowing mayfly nymphs and leeches.

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Increases Stonefly nymphs, swimming mayfly nymphs, cased caddis larva, snails. Overall, the main indicator groups and species were all present and sufficient to suggest that the quality of water remains good. Certainly there is still no obvious sign of poor water quality, such as increased sediment, sludge, or a bad smell. Local fishermen showed us numerous chubb and minnows, a few of which they caught – and returned. I also saw a kingfisher here three weeks ago, a sighting backed up by a passer-by. However, a marked increase in the numbers of bloodworms in some samples might suggest some reduction in water quality. Hence, as in 2014 the evidence is slightly conflicting this year. As last year, it is quite possible that the slow flow rate could decrease the oxygenation of the water and account for some of the observed changes in the invertebrate distribution here.

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A young wildlife enthusiast’s blog on birdwatching has been nominated for a prestigious award. Mya-Rose Craig, who is based in Compton Martin and was a guest at the Avon Wildlife Trust Keynsham Group’s annual themed evening last year, is one of seven bloggers hoping to win Blog of the Year in the Birders’ Choice Awards run by Birdwatch magazine. She has also been nominated in the Local Hero of the Year category for setting up the UK’s only birding weekend for teenagers. Now Mya-Rose, also known as Birdgirl, is hoping people will log onto www.birdwatch.co.uk to vote for her. She is in good company among award nominees, who also include Chris Packham, Sir David Attenborough and Brian May in the Conservation Hero of the Year category. Mya-Rose is 13 years old and recently spotted her 4,000th species of bird, the youngest person to reach the milestone. Mya-Rose’s blog can be found at http://birdgirluk.blogspot. co.uk.

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Rugby play leads the pack as first professional drama for The Space The staging of rugby-themed play Hands Up for Jonny Wilkinson’s Right Boot in Keynsham has been hailed a great success by organisers. An audience of more than 60 watched the first professional touring theatre company at The Space on Thursday, October 15, the cast of which included actress Hannah Douglas, who recently appeared in the new Far From The Madding Crowd film. The play, a one-act piece of 75 minutes, featured the cast of four on stage the whole time in an energetic performance against a minimal set. The play, commissioned by the Arts Council to tie in with the Rugby World Cup, asked the audience to put their hands up for the greatest moment in world rugby history. It told the story of Frederick Stanley Jackson, a Cornish rugby player from the early 20th century, who, even then, was embroiled in the controversy of the professional/

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humorous and tragic at the same time – thanks especially to the talented cast and director Shane Morgan, who wrote to Ric the following day. He said: “The Keynsham audience were wonderful and a pleasure to perform to. As you know, getting an audience to any venue is always unknown territory and can never be guaranteed, but rest assured, size and engagement last night was better than most, in far more established venues. It was a real pleasure.”

“We are proud to have successfully brought drama of this quality to Keynsham,” said Ric, “and hopefully Jonny Wilkinson will prove to be the first of many.” In the coming weeks, The Space, above Keynsham Library, will play host to Keynsham Film Works screenings on November 5 and December 3, live music from folk/country/indie trio Wildwood Kin on November 7 and activities during the Winter Festival on November 27.

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Hello to you all. The past month since I last wrote has been manically busy for the Keynsham Neighbourhood Policing team. We have been liaising with our partner agencies in tackling the two main problem areas that I highlighted on our patch in last month’s issue and we are beginning to see results. Watch this space! This time of year policingwise is always a busy period for us right up until after Christmas. With Halloween and Bonfire Night bringing problems of anti-social behaviour, we then have the muchanticipated Keynsham Winter Festival on November 27 (formerly the Victorian Evening) when shops are open later and traditional stalls and attractions are set up. This brings a lot of extra people into the town adding to the night-time economy, which always needs to be policed. My team and I are, as ever, looking forward to getting out and mingling with you all on that evening in the hope of enjoying some early Christmas

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cheer. I always look forward to seeing the illuminated Christmas attractions from this time of year and the magnificent Christmas tree, which is on display every year at the front of St John’s Church. Some three weeks ago, we took part in the forcewide Rogue Traders’ Week where the team undertook several opportunities to engage with members of the public, informing them of what to do and what to look out for if they feel they are being conned by a so-called rogue trader. This involved coffee mornings, leaflet drops and setting up an ANPR operation to stop vehicles on some of our throughroads.

with PC Kerry Grace The week was a great success. Unfortunately, we cannot be in more than one place at a time and several addresses have been targeted by such people over the past month. Saltford in particular has seen several groups of rogue traders prey on elderly people, claiming to be able to carry out maintenance work for them that either does not need doing or is shoddily completed. They then charge the occupant extortionate amounts of money for the sub-standard work. There are many telltale warning signs to look out for if someone approaches you and offers to complete maintenance work if they simply knock on your door. Firstly, does the

person have identification as to who they are, what company they work for and logos and phone numbers displayed on their van? Secondly, are they able to give you invoice paperwork for the work they have completed? Thirdly, are they wearing a yellow tabard which has no logos on in an attempt to make them look legitimate? Fourthly, are they offering to complete work for you that, up until now, you have not needed? If alarm bells begin to ring then please call 999 because such calls are an offence, usually fraud. Have a safe Bonfire Night. Goodbye until next month. Kerry

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Colleagues all cross the finish line as they team up to support charity Five colleagues from a Keynsham company spurred each other on to complete the Bristol Half Marathon, raising nearly £700 in the process. Team CASA – made up of Jon House, George Vickery, Joe Long, Ben House and Aidy Muttram – from CASA Environmental Services all the crossed the finish line on September 13 after joining forces to raise money for a good cause that has every member of the firm’s support. The group has now handed £692.51 to Mesothelioma UK and a company spokesperson explained: “We chose to fundraise for Mesothelioma UK as they provide valuable support and resources to mesothelioma sufferers and their families when diagnosed with the disease. “Mesothelioma is a disease which comes from exposure to asbestos and as a surveying company we provide a service to let people know where asbestos

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A group of morris dancers fear this season could be their last unless they attract new members. Priston Jubilee Morris has been performing since 1977 when the group was founded in honour of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. But after 38 years, as a result of falling membership, the group says its dance at the annual Priston May Day on Monday, May 2, could be its last unless more people join to keep it “alive and sticking” for years to come. The group, which held an open evening in October to attract new members, is open to everyone, from complete novices to experienced dancers and also welcomes musicians looking to expand their repertoire into traditional folk. To find out more about Priston Jubilee Morris and getting involved, visit the group’s website www.pristonmorris. org.uk, email pristonmorris@ hotmail.com or contact Sam Ross on 07849 055 339.

Collectors spot a gem in new antiques fair Nearly 200 people browsed antiques and collectibles from coins and silver to ceramics and vintage record players at Saltford Hall last month. The event, on October 25 was Saltford-based antiques dealer Mark Thomas’s first antiques

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Jacob Rees-Mogg MP The constitutional clash between the Lords and the Commons over tax credits has been the main political issue recently. It has arisen over a controversial policy that is part of a major restructuring of welfare. The Government’s aim is to move from the dependency culture where millions of people either in low paid work or unemployed rely on the State for their income to one of low taxation and higher wages where people can make their own success in life. This has been obstructed in part by the unelected second chamber of Parliament in a break with conventions that date back to the 17th century. This may seem rather

abstruse and not of interest to most voters, some commentators suggest that what matters is the pound in peoples pocket not constitutional niceties. This is wrong. Constitutional principles and conventions matter because they are fundamental to the way the country is run and preserve the rights of voters. Taxation and spending are the preserve of the House of Commons because it is elected and to put a charge on the people requires their consent. It includes both taxation and spending because money cannot be spent until it has been raised so any government expenditure eventually leads to tax, so the two cannot be separated.

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The House of Lords has stopped the elected government saving £4.5 billion. This will need to come from somewhere else. The Peers who took the decision represent primarily those parties that lost the last election against the one that has a mandate. No parts of any state are remote from the voters, in the United Kingdom judges are quite rightly separate and the European Union’s rules more regrettably so. If the power of the elected representatives of the people can safely be trampled on then democracy itself is challenged and to stop this the Lords must revert to the conventions or the law will need to be changed to ensure that they do.

Sales of a book that charts one Wiltshire family’s very different experiences of war will help a Keynsham charity provide activities for adults with learning disabilities. Profits from Miranda McCormick’s Farming, Fighting and Family: A Memoir of the Second World War will go to Keynsham Mencap’s 18+ Club, which has been running for 12 years and provides a range of social and leisure activities for its members, helping to combat isolation. The author chose to support the charity as a relative benefits from its services and fundraiser Michelle Tarrant said: “Keynsham Mencap are very grateful for the generosity Miranda has shown and look forward to reading the memoir.” The book was published on October 19 and can be ordered at www.thehistorypress.co.uk or call direct sales on 01235 465577.

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A festival to suit all tastes Hundreds worked up an appetite browsing the stalls at the fourth Keynsham Food Festival last month. From restaurants and artisan food producers to supermarkets, visitors were treated to a feast of local food to try and buy. There was also the chance to expand their food knowledge with talks and demonstrations by the experts on subjects as diverse as Indian cookery, beekeeping, apple pressing and the perfect sausage. Marie Davies from 11Twelve Marketing and Event Management, which organised the festival, said: “The event was a great success. We believe footfall was up year on year with a good mixture of families and all ages from across Keynsham. We’ve had brilliant feedback from exhibitors and visitors that it was the best year they’ve had and as 11Twelve’s first event it was a great success.”

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A song written by two Keynsham brothers as their mother recovered from breast cancer is now being used to raise money to help other women in their battle. Lawrence and Adam Purnell, who along with Ben Sweeney form the band Foreign Affairs, released You Said To Me on October 5 to coincide with Breast Cancer Care’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds from sales of the single, which is available on iTunes, will go to the charity, which gave their mum, Valerie, vital support as she fought the disease. The song has been played on radio stations across the country, including BBC London with Gaby Roslin and BBC Oxford with Will Gompertz, as the band dropped into the studios to tell the story behind the song. It has also been featured on BBC Introducing in the West, which showcases unsigned acts. Lawrence said the song’s message is one of hope and Valerie, who was the first person

to hear the track, chose the charity that would benefit. He said: “Breast Cancer Care helped Mum a lot – it doesn’t work on the medical side of things but offers support to women going through breast cancer, which is so incredibly important. We discussed it with the charity and the single is part of its national campaign. “I first played the song to Mum as she was recovering, as with all our songs she is usually the first person who hears a track. As you would expect, it was emotional, she loved it and has been so supportive. It’s a wonderful thing to share together. “We have been playing the song live over the last year. It has been played all over the world and at some of the biggest festivals and the reaction is always one that far exceeds what we could have ever imagined when writing it. “It is testament that whether or not you have been directly affected [by cancer] yourself, it is

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Ben Sweeney and Lawrence and Adam Purnell are raising money for a cause close to their hearts almost certain that you will know someone who has.” As well as airplay, the brothers and Ben – whose own mother also fought breast cancer some years ago – played a house

gig in Keynsham for around 100 people, raising £400 for Breast Cancer Care. The group’s next local performance will be at Komedia in Bath on November 17,

before appearances in Zurich, Switzerland, and in France over coming months. You Said To Me by Foreign Affairs is available to download from iTunes.

Band to play second gig for local cause

A popular local band will once again be taking to the stage to help raise funds for Keynsham Mencap Society. Slapface and the Hoagies will be performing at Saltford Hall on Friday, November 13, at 7.30pm, and tickets are now available. A Keynsham Mencap Society spokesperson said: “The event was a huge success last year and we are looking forward to another great evening. “It is anticipated the event will be popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.” Tickets are priced at £5 each and can be reserved or purchased on 0117 986 5659 or by emailing laura@keynshamencap.org.uk. There will be a bar, raffle and snacks for sale during the event.

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Somerdale: Unwrapped and on show A series of photos charting the life of Keynsham’s former chocolate factory as its once busy blocks sat vacant are now on show at Somerdale. Photographer David Calvin was granted access to the empty buildings over more than two years as development plans for the site were being drawn up. The result was two series of stunning photos – Sunset on Somerdale and Somerdale: Unwrapped – a selection of which are now adorning the walls

of the new Somerdale Pavilion. David attended the sports and leisure complex’s launch day on November 1 with two books and a series of postcards created from his Somerdale images, which can be ordered from his website. The Bristol area’s industrial heritage has inspired much of David’s photography and he will be among artists exhibiting in Totterdown’s Front Room Arts Trail from November 20-22. Visit www.davidcalvinphotography.com for more information.

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Families invited to light candle to remember Families are invited to remember children who have passed away at an annual service. The Candles of Remembrance service will take place at Victoria Methodist Church in the High Street on Saturday, November 7, starting at 3pm. The service gives families the chance to remember young people who have passed away and to have their names read out in the roll call during the service. The service features poems, music, prayers and songs and parents are encouraged to re-

quest prayers or music that they have found helpful and would like to share with others. There is also the opportunity to light a candle, write a message or say a quiet prayer. At the end of the service refreshments are served in the hall. All are welcome – children, parents, grandparents, family and friends – and for more information, and to include your child’s name on the roll call, contact Jeff Sawyer on 0117 9754071 or the Rev Phillip Simpkins on 0117 986 2242.

A creative solution for empty shop unit

Local artists have come up with a creative solution for an empty shop unit at 4 Market Walk. Plans are under way to set up a creative pop-up shop that will open its doors in time for Christmas shopping in the vacant premises opposite the library. Keynsham Town Council has agreed to provide a grant of £1,000 towards the project, which is being led by town councillors Zoe Wilkins and Judith

Cron. Extra funding may also come from the Roundabout Arts Trail. Artists will have their work on show, all of which will be for sale, and it is hoped the pop-up will open its doors from November 25 until December 23. Cllr Wilkins said: “We hope it will be a great success and an opportunity to bring together some very talented artists from Keynsham and Saltford.”

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Zero Heroes I have been reading about the Danish town of Sønderborg, which aims to become zero carbon by 2029. ProjectZero, launched in 2007, is a joint venture between the people, politicians and businesses of the municipality of Sønderborg, an area that includes several towns and many villages, with a population of 77,000. It’s one of a hundred towns and cities around the world featured in a recent report called “Who’s getting ready for Zero?” by the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales. Scientists, business leaders and many governments accept the need to keep the rise in global temperatures below 2ºC to deliver a stable climate and a prosperous future for generations to come. Even the World Bank is calling on

nations to develop their own plans to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the middle of this century. Some people argue that reaching zero carbon can’t be done, or it’s only possible if we return to the Middle Ages with its horse-drawn carts and candles. Towns like Sønderborg reveal that nothing is further from the truth. We can easily reach zero carbon emissions using existing technologies, without compromising our lifestyles. In fact, there are many benefits to becoming zero carbon, including a more stable economic system, better health and well-being, stronger communities and improved relationships with nature. Globally, our energy systems need to be decarbonised. Regional renewable energy distribution networks must be developed; national

governments should support and prioritise energy efficiency and the renewable energy sectors, and communities must be allowed to create and own local renewable energy supplies. I was heartened to read about the positive steps governments, businesses and communities are taking around the world to decarbonise their energy supplies. The UK government, however, is bucking the trend – seemingly determined to kill off our renewables industry, promising to go “all out” for greenhouse gas-intensive fracking and shutting down grants for energy efficiency. Can our region become zero carbon? I challenge B&NES Council to work with local communities and businesses to develop our own ProjectZero plan, and create a better world for ourselves and future generations.

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Talking newspaper gets into festive spirit The community is being invited to join Keynsham and District Talking Newspaper as the team records its Christmas edition and gets into the festive spirit with carols and mince pies. The volunteers who produce the free weekly audio magazine for blind and partially sighted residents will be holding a recording session for their festive edition on Saturday, November 21, from 2-4pm, at St Dunstan’s Church, Bristol Road. Residents are invited to come along and enjoy carols, such as The Holly and The Ivy and Away in A Manger, and readings, including one from patron Jean Crowther. It will be followed by tea and mince pies in the hall where there will be a chance to meet volunteers and listeners. The talking newspaper is a free service provided on memory sticks, featuring local news and a magazine section with a wide range of topics. To find out more, call 0117 299 3021 or email keynshamtalkingnews@gmail. com .

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Sara rallies her Calendar Girls to join a fundraising photoshoot A Keynsham shop manager has ticked off another goal on the list of fundraising activities she is carrying out over the next five years – a Calendar Girls-style calendar. After nearly a year’s hard work, planning photoshoots and rounding up willing models among family and friends, Sara Randall has revealed the results. The calendar is called The Cutting Edge, featuring images with titles such as Cutting The Cake for a wedding-themed photo and Cut Throat Razor, a Sweeney Todd-inspired scene, and is now on sale to raise funds for hospice charity Dorothy House. The theme was inspired by Sara’s 30-year hairdressing career, which also played a part in her first fundraising challenge for the charity last year when she had her head shaved, making £3,000. Sara, who is deputy manager at Keynsham’s Dorothy House shop as well as working as a hairdresser in Paulton, said: “It was a real rush to get the calendar finished but I’m pleased with it – this was so much harder than shaving my hair off! “I talked my friends into it – some of them were up for it, some of them were a bit scared and some did it because it they felt sorry for me!” Organising the calendar began in January when Sara started rounding up volunteers and looking for photoshoot locations, which included Keynsham Wine Bar and Wild About Flowers, while photographer Lucy May

Sara Randall, back left and below, with some of her fellow ‘Calendar Girls’ – Sam Dare, Tracey-GriffithsTrump, Emma Wood, Vicky Mitchard, Jodie Griffiths, Lauren Hooper and Beccie Thomas stepped in to create the images. The calendar was launched at an event for family and friends on October 10 at Keynsham Royal British Legion Club and is now available to buy in Keynsham from Polkadot and Cocoa Hair Design for £5. People can also email frandall@ btinternet.com to purchase copies. Sara, who chose to support Dorothy House after the charity cared for her brother-in-law Patrick Doyle in 2011, is now planning her next fundraising activities, which include the Three Peaks Challenge next year and a celebration ball to coincide with her 50th birthday in 2019.

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Dogs have their day at pet show

by Ros Anstey This year’s annual dog show, the fifth to be held in Compton Dando, was another huge success, with a total of £2,200 raised, which will be split between Compton Dando Community Association (CDCA) and Mutts with Friends, the dog rehoming and rescue charity. Ten classes saw the mutts strut their stuff, with categories including best puppy, most handsome dog, waggiest tail, best rescue, gun dog and, of course, best in show. Badger, a six-month-old Border collie from Keynsham, won Best Puppy class and went on to win Best in Show. Badger had never entered any competition before and must now always remember he was spotted at the Compton Dando Dog Show first. Among other winners were black greyhound Jimmy, who won the Best Rescue dog, and bull dog cross Wilson, who

was third in the Best Puppy class. A range of trade stands adorned the field in Compton Dando, selling food, dog toys, crafts and jewellery, while a number of different charities had information stands. The raffle included a cash prize, case of wine and a number of other fantastic prizes. This event was probably the biggest to date, bringing together Compton Dando residents, lots of people who have rescued dogs from Mutts and a number of others from further afield. Ms Maggs, said: “It was great to see entry numbers swell, with up to 30 in a class and with some 200 plus people attending on the day. “Thanks to everyone for their hard work and support in making this such a success,” she added. Sponsoring the event were Skinners dog food and Welcome Home cleaning.

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The countdown to Christmas starts on November 27 as Keynsham once again hosts its Winter Festival, which this year is bringing the magic of Peter Pan to town. Find out what’s happening on the night and where to find it in our special feature

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Keynsham Winter Festival 2015 Performers take to stage at The Space The Space, above Keynsham Library, will be hosting entertainment throughout the evening of the Winter Festival, including a performance of Peter Pan. Shows will be: 6pm – Keyford Dance – ballet to modern 6.45pm – Phoenix Youth Theatre 7.45pm – Brave Bold Drama presents: Peter Pan 8.30pm – ChoirJam All shows are free with no ticket required.

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Keynsham & District Diala-Ride will be providing a free bus shuttle service to the Keynsham Winter Festival. The service will operate between Waitrose and Ashton Way, from 6.309pm. There will also be free parking at Waitrose. Transport is accessible for wheelchair users.

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Street closures for 2015, from 3.30pm to 10pm on the night, include part of Charlton Road from the Tesco mini roundabout to the High Street, the whole of the High Street and part of Temple Street from Iceland to Carpenters Lane. If passing through, please use the diversion routes.

Festival and big switch-on Look out for fairies and pirates on the streets of Keynsham on Friday, November 27, as Keynsham hosts a Peter Panthemed evening of festivities, write the organisers. Come dressed as a character from the Peter Pan story and you could be the lucky winner of one of the on-the-spot prizes that will be handed out on the night. Keynsham Town Council organisers have been planning lots of new and exciting changes for the Keynsham Winter Festival and Christmas lights switch-on for 2015 and look forward to seeing you on the night. Procession This year, we are encouraging all age groups to come along and join in the town’s celebrations. The procession will be taking on a new route for 2015 and will leave Charlton Road at approximately 6.15pm. It will proceed along the High Street, crossing into Temple Street where it will finish at the stage just before Carpenters Lane. This year’s procession includes the Town Crier, local children, the Upshot Circus Performers, the 2386 Air Cadet Squadron Marching Band, Santa in his sleigh with the winner of this year’s colouring competition, fairies, pirates and lost boys from the Scarlett Princess Company. Colouring competition prizes will be awarded to the winners by Councillor Lisa O’Brien, the chair of Keynsham Town Council, Councillor Ian Gilchrist, chair of B&NES Council, and Councillor Paul Myers, Mayor of Midsomer Norton Town Council.

Entertainers at last year’s Winter Festival, right and below Performances This will be followed by musical performances on the stage by pirates, fairies and lost boys (alias the Scarlett Princesses and Stagecoach Theatre Group performers), St John’s Church Junior Choir, Keynsham Brass Band, Keynsham Light Opera Group and the 2386 Squadron Band. Jimmy Mac, our compere for the evening will entertain you with his balloon sculpting between performances. In the library, there will be Punch and Judy and a chance to meet and greet the pirates and fairies.

This sort of event would not be the same without our annual visit from Father Christmas, and this year you will be able to find him on Market Walk, just down from the clock tower. Please note the fun fair has been scaled down for 2015, with just a few stalls and rides positioned in the centre of town near the library. Stalls and shopping This year’s Winter Festival Planning Committee are striving to make this year’s Winter Festival a more communityfocused event and there will be lots of stalls on the High

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Street run by local groups, societies and school parent/ teacher associations. There will

be stalls selling edible goodies, Christmas gifts and decorations and it is hoped that many of our

local shops will have extended shopping hours. Don’t forget to visit the quality craft and gift stalls within the Fear Hall, a perfect opportunity to pick up a few early Christmas presents. Crafts and activities If you’re feeling fit, why not challenge yourself to scale up the climbing wall kindly provided by the local scouting organisation. On the High Street, the Somerset Morris dancing group will be putting on a performance or two and for younger members of the family the Colly Wobble Play Bus will be open from 6.30pm until 9pm – you will find this in Charlton Road. If your children fancy a craft activity, why not drop in to the Key Centre for our free children’s craft workshop between 7pm and 8.30pm. Stop off and say hello to the donkeys from Avon Valley Farm that will be positioned on the High Street not far from the Fear Hall. Look out for our posters

and adverts giving further information regarding the event. Free programmes will be available from the town council office the week beginning November 23, 2015. The Winter Festival Committee would like to say a big thank you to Churches Together, Tesco Stores, Waitrose, I J McGill Transport, Keynsham Lions, Keynsham Rotary, Jazz PCs, Simply Carpets, Kit Co, Gregory’s, The Entertainer, FDC Law, St Monica Trust and Barratt Homes, Coffee#1, Reflections, Elm Farm, Grafton Jones and Davies and Way who have kindly made sponsorship donations and support in kind towards making this year’s event special. Any further donations or offers of support would be gratefully received, for further information, please contact Dawn Drury (deputy town clerk) on 0117 986 8683 or email deputytownclerk@keynsham-tc. gov.uk.

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Artists open the studio doors for 13th trail by Ros Anstey Keynsham had no arts trail of its own this year, but local artists were among the many who opened their doors to visitors for Chew Valley Arts Trail last month. Keynsham artist Penny Richards, who is the former chairperson of Keynsham’s Roundabout Arts Trail, exhibited her textured paintings and collages during the event. This year's trail – the thirteenth – was hailed a great success with hundreds of people travelling around the area to

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Dial-a-Ride volunteers pick up gold for display Keynsham and District Dial-aRide is celebrating winning gold for its entry in Keynsham in Bloom’s Community category. It was the third year the organisation has taken part in the competition and was its best result, as it was also named overall winner of the section. The theme this year was Art in the Landscape and volunteers,

including drivers Pam, Debbie and Kim and administrator Julie, along with Pam and Julie’s grandchildren, designed and created a display inspired by the inside of a bus. The organisation will also be busy during Keynsham Winter Festival on November 27, running a free shuttle bus service between Waitrose and Ashton Way from 6.30-9pm.

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Community bids a fond farewell to popular rector after five years by Ros Anstey It was with sad hearts that parishioners from the Benefice of Compton Dando, Publow with Pensford, and Chelwood came together for a farewell dinner at Compton Dando to say goodbye to popular rector, Rev Canon John Simpson and his wife Carole, who were moving off to pastures new. Also there were Rev Simpson's daughter Nicola Smith and Carole’s son, Martin Sussams, who will be staying on and will be the regular organist for the benefice, as well as helping with various musical events at Keynsham and Chewton Keynsham. Churchwarden Andrew Hillman said: “After more than five years of wonderful service in the benefice. John has retired and will be moving with his wife Carole to Hereford.” Rev Simpson said: “I retired officially when I reached the age of 70 as rector and rural dean

Rev Canon John Simpson and his wife Carole of Lowestoft in Suffolk – clergy have to retire by then – and we are no longer paid. “I did not feel ready to give up completely and so accepted what is known as a House for Duty position as priest in charge of Publow with Pensford, Compton Dando and Chelwood. That means we are given a rectory to live in and expenses are paid. “I have enjoyed this work for the past five and a half years, but now feel that the time has come to pack up completely,” he said.

Asked what plans he and Carole had for the future, he said: “We are moving to Hereford, where we know nobody except the agent who sold us our new house. Hopefully we shall make new friends and I will have a few jobs to do, but no overall responsibility.” Asked how he felt on finally retiring, he said: “I do not expect it to be easy having been a clergyman for 52 years. “Carole and I leave with a bit of a heavy heart for we have grown to love Somerset and

the Chew Valley. The people here have been so supportive, welcoming and generous that it has been a real pleasure to have served as their rector. “The churches are in good heart and I hope that my successor will soon be found,” he said. Presenting Rev Simpson with a cheque on behalf of the benefice, and flowers to Carole, Mike Stevens said: “Five years ago a wise man came to us from the East. I was a little suspicious getting only one wise man and not three, but we weren't shortchanged. “John offered us calm leadership and a no-fuss style. He encouraged us to think about changing, he brought us calm, as we were a fragile benefice when he came, and he challenged us to think about our faith etc, which he did with humility and lightness. “We will all miss John and Carole,” he said.

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In the Garden No sun – no moon! No morn – no noon! No dawn – no dusk – no proper time of day No sky – no earthly view No distance looking blue... NOVEMBER! I was sitting in a sheltered corner of the garden, relaxing with a cup of coffee with most of the garden in view. I was surprised at the colour still showing. This

On the Plot Looking back, this year has in the main been a good year on the plot. There have been a few disappointments due to the ground conditions or weather being wrong at the time of sowing and my fruit crops are below par due, I think, to a late cold period back in spring. The onion sets and garlic planted earlier have all set root and some green shoots are starting to appear. The broad beans have just been sown so that they don’t take on too much growth before winter sets in. It’s still not too late to make sowings of both broad beans and peas but they will need some protection

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was one week into October. The roses still flowered, the tail end of the astilbe had a couple of purple spikes, the begonias were bright red and the hypericum a very buttery yellow. But what caught my eye was a golden heuchera at the front of the border, framed by the purple and red asters. It presented an almost perfect picture, and the combination was purely accidental. It seems to tell me that while we strive for tidiness and regularity, sometimes accidents can give a thoughtprovoking message. I have been working on the lawn, literally, scarifying and clearing the moss, trimming the grass a little longer, and spreading the feed, weed and moss killer treatment. Providentially, the rain came a day later and watered it in. The lawn now looks green and a little thicker. Maybe one more cut and then clean and service the mower.

We had a lovely bright spell in the second week of the month, quite good temperatures. It encouraged me to get on with the small jobs of removing the pots, and possibly their contents, to their sheltered winter home. Those pots still containing plants, particularly a fine red begonia, will be raised off the ground to stop waterlogging and possibly freezing. We have discarded several contents of pots as they are several years old and will invest in new next spring. The apples are picked and either stored or passed on to worthy causes. We are not storing so many this year, and have been quite careful in our selection, assuming the healthier they are the longer they will keep. Time will tell. Leaves are falling quite readily now. The silver birch was way ahead and now has no leaves, apples, pears and plum leaves follow suit, and the leaf carpet

gets thicker. The leaf pit is filling rapidly and needs stamping down and watering, to make good mould for next year. Last year’s is dug out and on the beds ready for the spring.That should give the new plants a good start. What do we say about November? There is not too much going on, although the roses are still flowering well. Winter flowering jasmine should be showing their tiny yellow stars, and frosts will soon see off the dahlias. If the temperature drops, it is a good time to plant tulips, and can go on until the end of the year. Plant them twice their own height and group them. Dig up the dahlias, clean them thoroughly and store in a frost-proof place. Anything above ground, be sure to check supports to prevent rocking. With small trees and shrubs, look for damaged or diseased branches and remove. Enough to keep us all busy!

under a fleece tunnel or similar and hopefully you will have a good row for next spring. Now that summer time has officially finished, the amount of work on the plot will reduce but even in winter there are odd jobs to do. Weather and shortening days are big factors in enabling any activity outside. As you continue to clear your area continue try to dig as much as you can but keep a record of where you grew your vegetables this year so that you avoid repeat planting next season as this can prolong problems with soil-bound disease and nutrition deficiency. Always avoid growing the same crop on the same area as far as space

allows but there are exceptions to this rule e.g. runner beans. If you are storing vegetables, regularly check them and remove any with signs of rotting or you may well spoil them all. Now is a good time to prepare areas for next spring. Try digging a bean trench or preparing beds for asparagus or soft fruits. It’s important to dig these areas thoroughly and remove all the perennial weeds. Incorporate some well-rotted manure or compost as you go and, in the case of a bean trench, you can add the stems of cabbages or sprouts but chop them up with a spade first as this will help them rot over the winter.

November is a good time to plant fruit trees or bushes, for example gooseberries, black currants, raspberries and blackberries. Be careful that you select the right variety and quantity for the space available, as they will spread over time, and consider growing thornless varieties. If you have an asparagus bed, prune the top growth right to the ground when it turns yellow and dispose of the foliage to avoid infestations of beetle over-wintering. Finally, try to save some seeds for next year from your bean plants. Remove the pods that have swelled and turned yellow then take out and dry the seeds thoroughly.

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High Street shop for a new season From warm coats to woolly knits, it’s definitely time to ensure there are no gaps in our winter wardrobes for the chilly months ahead. Keynsham shoppers are being urged to pay a visit to their local St Peter’s Hospice shop where the range of pre-loved clothes include many on-trend items from brands like Topshop, Boden, Ben Sherman, Dune, Zara, Laura Ashley, The White Company, River Island, French Connection and Next. The new season has been celebrated with a new winterwear marketing campaign, featuring local supporters, staff and volunteers modelling outfits put together from items donated to the charity’s 47 stores across the Bristol area. Victoria Canavan, shop area manager for St Peter’s Hospice said: “The autumn and winterwear we have in stores this year is fabulous. We’ve got everything from womenswear

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want to pay full whack. We’ve got so many hidden gems on our shelves so come and take a rummage, you never know what you’ll find.” Funds raised through the shops goes towards running the hospice, which cares for more than 2,670 people a year as well as supporting their families. Victoria added: “Updating your style for winter of course means making room in your wardrobe and we greatly appreciate any donations we get. Without your wonderful help we would not be able to fill our shops with lovely items and we would not be able to continue supporting those in Bristol who need us. “Also a huge thank you to our lovely local supporters-cummodels who can be seen in the shop fronts and who are making this campaign look extra stylish!” To find out more about St Peter’s Hospice, visit www. stpetershospice.org.uk.

The harvest display, which has raised £355 for Toilet Twinning

Church names sanitation charity as its cause A Keynsham church revealed its chosen charity for the next 12 months at its harvest service – Toilet Twinning. Groups at Keynsham Methodist Church will all be supporting the cause, which raises funds to provide toilet facilities in developing countries. A sum of £60 will provide a village with one toilet while £240 will pay for a toilet block

for a school. The church’s harvest display features an example of a village toilet as well as a toilet into which members of the congregation were invited to put their donations. A total of £355 has already been raised towards the project and the church will be fundraising on the evening of the Winter Festival on November 27.

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Here at Chandag Road Pharmacy we are often asked for help and advice on customers’ sleep problems. This month we take a look at the factors which influence how well we sleep and some tips on how to achieve the best night’s rest possible. Most adults need between six and nine hours sleep each night. By working out what time you need to wake up, you can judge when you should aim to get to sleep. Most people find keeping regular sleep hours makes the brain familiar with sleep time and awake time so try to go to bed and rise at the same time each day – even at weekends. Having a bedtime ritual also helps as this allows you to unwind and relax before settling down for the night. This can include things such as having a warm (not hot!)

bath before bed, reading a book or listening to some relaxing music. Avoid afternoon naps of longer than 30 minutes as these can affect your night-time sleep patterns, as can drinking caffeine in tea and coffee in the evening. TVs, mobile phones and laptop computers should be banned from the bedroom as the body associates these with work not rest and the light that these machines emit can affect sleep patterns. Try to switch off from all electronic devices for at least an hour before you aim to be asleep. The bedroom should be a relaxing place that is comfortable and quiet and not too hot or cold – a temperature between 18 and 24 degrees is ideal. Ensure that you block out as much outside light as you can by using blinds or curtains

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Mary Face and Janet Jones cut the cake at the Friends in Need 40th celebration

Volunteers mark 40 years of helping others Volunteers past and present have met to celebrate 40 years of Friends in Need’s service to the community. The team provide transport to and from hospital for those unable to use public transport and would otherwise be unable to get to their appointments. The evening, attended by 45 volunteers, was chaired by Margaret Wilson, chairman of Churches Together in Keynsham and Saltford, which coordinates the service. Reverend Christopher Penn, a co-ordinator with

Friends in Need, led prayers and thanksgiving while Mary Face, the chief co-ordinator, gave a history of how Friends in Need came about 40 years ago. Drivers shared experiences they had had over the years while transporting patients and the evening continued with a buffet supper and cutting of the celebration cake. If any readers are interested in finding out more about being a driver or a co-ordinator, contact Mary Face for further details on 0117 986 3960 or email c.face@ btinternet.com.

Thought for the Month with Rev Ian Rousell, curate, Keynsham Parish I’m guessing we all know people who, because they are too proud or they feel they are wasting people’s time, don’t ask when they need something. It is fair to say I can at times be pretty slow on the uptake, a gentle hint is rarely enough. I often say: “If you need anything, then ask me and I’ll do what I can to help, or explain why I can’t.” It can often be very frustrating and upsetting and can lead to a sense of guilt to discover afterwards, when it’s too late, that I could have helped someone if only I’d known. Of course, we ourselves, particularly as we grow older, can also find it difficult to admit a need for something or to ask for help. In one of his stories, Jesus speaks of a man knocking at a neighbour’s

door at midnight. The family were all asleep in bed, and having woken his neighbour he asked for some bread so he could feed a friend who had just arrived after a long journey. Unthinkable today maybe, but clearly quite normal in his day, and Jesus uses this picture, emphasising the immediate acceptance of the neighbour who willingly helps out in this most inconvenient appeal, to illustrate how God is always happy to hear our requests. So Jesus continues: “Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened.” But the trouble is that so often we’re just too proud to do as he suggests and bring our needs and concerns to God in prayer.

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The Story of the Floating Harbour

The first evening talk of the society’s new season saw a record audience of over 120, including many non-members, fill the hall at St Dunstan’s Church to hear Peter Malpass describe the history of Bristol’s Floating Harbour. He covered all aspects of his subject: the politics, economics and construction of what was a huge engineering project, and he had a wealth of slides from contemporary paintings and drawings to illustrate the story. While the purpose of the scheme, to allow ships that were unloading and loading to remain floating at all states of the tide, is perhaps obvious from the name, many of the details are less so. For example, the entrances to the harbour at Bathurst Basin and Temple Meads were closed off many years ago and it is not obvious why they were built. But Peter described how, in days of sail, ships had to be hauled through the length of the harbour to reach the quays, so the higher

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entrances allowed smaller vessels to use the incoming tide up the New Cut to get closer to the quays before resorting to this slow and expensive technique. Descriptions like this and many other anecdotes made this an enjoyable evening for everyone present.

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This month’s Monday evening talk is on the subject of William Beckford. Locally, we associate his name with the tower on Lansdown but Beckford was a novelist, a patron of the arts and a politician, also reputed at one time to be the richest commoner in England. His life story is fascinating and Roger Anderson will be describing it at 7.30pm on November 16 at St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall on Bristol Road. Visitors are welcome. For details of the society’s full talks programme, visit www. keysalthist.org.uk

Keynsham 392 – Maubeuge 70 written in a “continental European” hand. The base of the plate is stamped Maine Poteries. What does this commemorate? It looks as though Keynsham won handsomely, but what were they playing and where? Maubeuge is in northern France, near the Belgium border, so it can’t be part of the Liborne link. All memories and ideas welcome. Email richard. dyson@tiscali.co.uk or ring Richard Dyson on 0117 9864453.

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her by the murderer and Lady Ginger and she discovers her true inner strength. Kitty is helped by her intelligent and worldly friend Lucca, to solve the mystery of the missing girls, to confront a murderer, to find lost family and to set her on a path of discovery. This is a really interesting story as it mixes the bright on-stage music hall with the grim, dark realities of Victorian London life. It paints a picture of the excesses of the male gentry and the knife-edge working life of the poor. The setting, in short, is a mixture of Dickens and the Moulin Rouge! The plot is an intriguing murder mystery. If you like this book, you may like to read the sequel Kitty Peck And The Child Of Ill Fortune. Reviewed by Debbie Bellinger, Library Assistant, Keynsham Library

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l Kitty Peck and the Music Hall Murders – Kate Griffin This story is set in Lime House, London in 1880. The heroine is the brave and tenacious 17-yearold orphan girl Kitty Peck. Kitty works as a seamstress to the music hall stars. She is drawn reluctantly into a web of deceit and murder set against a backdrop of the gin-fuelled halls and doss houses of the East End. She has to be brave while hunting for the missing girls from a chain of music halls owned by the ferocious Lady Ginger. Some of her friends are missing and so also is her brother. Kitty is determined to face the challenges that are set for

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l Slow Cooking – Catherine Atkinson Now that the nights are drawing in, why not try this mouthwatering cook book. It is filled with 135 recipes that include Seafood Chowder, Boston Baked Beans, Cider-glazed Ham, Baked Stuffed Apples and a delicious golden ginger cake

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this dark, spooky night! Boo! Lots of surprises, great pictures and fun rhymes. A delight!

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Children’s Fiction

l Let’s read – The Snail and the Whale – Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffier Especially for young readers, a favourite rhyming book. This is the tale of a very adventurous snail who longs to travel the world, and of her friend, the great, grey-blue humpback whale. Read as they travel the world, gazing at the sky, the sea and the golden sand and see what happens when the whale gets stuck. A delightful book for children who are growing in confidence with their reading from the pen of the ever-popular Donaldson and Scheffier.

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l Ghost in House – AmmiJoan Paquette Following on from Halloween, here is another bouncy, rhyming book. Here is a ghost in a creepy haunted house, but is he alone? Follow him down the echoing hall and see who he meets on

l Baby Bounce & Rhyme If you have enjoyed reading the rhyming books, why not come along to the library for a singalong as well. The library holds baby bounce and rhyme time sessions every Tuesday. These are free sessions that take place in the children’s section of the library and are led by experienced volunteers. These ever-popular sessions are a great way for mums and dads to meet other parents and are suitable for 0- to three-yearolds. We run two sessions; these are every Tuesday from 1010.30am and then 11-11.30am. l Storytime Every Thursday at 10.30am there is a storytime session aimed at under-threes and their parents and carers in the children’s section of the library. l Bookstart Bear Club Under four? Remember, you can join the Bookstart Bear Club. Collect stamps when you take a book out and get a Record Breakers certificate when you have filled a page of special bear stamps.

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coarse breadcrumbs. Mix in the egg and bring the dough together into a ball. Wrap in cling film and chill while you make the filling. Preheat the oven to 200°C. For the filling, spread the red pepper slices out on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a frying

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n Keynsham Film Works screens Selma (15), focusing on the epic march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965, a victory for the civil rights movement. Screenings are held at The Space in Keynsham Civic Centre, doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Non-members £5. Visit keynshamfilmworks.co.uk. n Keynsham Rugby Club Fireworks Evening, at the rugby club ground, Crown Fields, Bristol Road. Gates 6.30pm, fireworks 7.30pm. Tickets £7 adult, £5 child, £20 family (two adults, two children). Fun fair, hot food. No personal fireworks or sparklers, only alcohol bought on site allowed.

November 7

n Annual Candles of Remembrance service for the families of children who have died, 3pm, Victoria Methodist Church, Keynsham High Street. For more information (and to include your child’s name on the roll call) contact Jeff Sawyer on 0117 975 4071 or the Rev Phillip Simpkins on 0117 986 2242. n Indie-Americana trio Wildwood Kin perform at The Space, above Keynsham Library, 7.30pm, at a gig organised by Bath Festivals. Tickets £6/£5 concessions, available from Bath Box Office on 01225 463362 or at www. bathfestivals.org.uk. n Quiz night at Saltford Hall, 7.30pm, teams of up to six, tickets £6 per head to include beef curry or vegetarian alternative. Proceeds to be split between Saltford Community Association and Keynsham and District Talking Newspaper. Tickets from Saltford Hall Booking Office (mornings only) or events@saltfordhall.co.uk.

November 8

n BTARFC Annual Bonfire and Firework Display, at BTRA Sports Ground, Stockwood Lane, Stockwood, BS14 8SJ. Gates open at 5.30pm, bonfire lighting at 6.30pm, fireworks at 7pm. Adults £5, kids £2, family ticket

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n Craft and Gift Fair, Wellsway School, noon-4pm. More than 90 stalls to browse.

n Saltford Drama Club presents The Opposite Sex by David Tristram, a play set in the Eighties and featuring infidelity, its consequences and adult humour. Performances at Saltford Hall, tickets £10 from the Box Office 01225 400122 or events@saltfordhall.co.uk or from Saltford Post Office. Visit saltfordrama.org.uk.

November 10

n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild’s November speaker is Frank Areskog on The Bristol Chocolate Trail at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, 9.45-11.45am. Guests and new members welcome. There is no meeting in December as the group goes out for Christmas lunch. Follow the group on Twitter @KeynaTG.

November 12

n Music with Steve Mercy at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, 8.30pm.

November 13

n Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Group. ‘Zoos, past, present & future’ with Simon Garrett, Head of Learning, Bristol Zoo Gardens. A themed evening with extra activities for all the family. Entrance £2.50, £1 for under 16s. Please not this takes place at Wellsway School, BS31 1PH. 7-9pm, doors open at 6.30pm. n Charity gig with Slapface and the Hoagies, Saltford Hall, 7.30pm, in aid of Keynsham Mencap Society. Tickets £5, from 0117 986 5659 or laura@ keynshammencap.org.uk.

November 16

n Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society. Illustrated talk by Roger Angerson on “William Beckford of Bath”, St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. 7.30pm Visitors welcome £3. n Timsbury Natural History Group hosts an illustrated talk by Anna Aragon on bees, 7.30pm, Conygre Hall, Timsbury, visitors welcome, £3. Call secretary Martin Hunt on 01761 433234. n Pub quiz at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, starts 8pm.

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n Rock clearance day with geologist Simon Carpenter to clean up a late Triassic/White Lias site near the railway path as part of work to create a geology trail around Saltford. Meeting at 10.30am, to finish by 4.30pm, contact Simon to register your interest on 01373 474086 or email simonccarpenter@gmail. com. You will need to bring a spade, thick work gloves, secateurs and/ or loppers. n Make your own festive garland with Saltford’s Upcycling Group using natural materials like fir cones or recycled items. Free workshop at Signs of Saltford, 559 Bath Road, Saltford, 7-9pm. Call Frances Eggbeer on 07789 528834 for more information and to confirm a place.

November 21

n Christmas Fayre, 10am-2pm, at the Royal British Legion Club, 8-10 Charlton Road, Keynsham. Father Christmas, children’s lucky dip, bric-a-brac, tombola homemade cakes/pickles. Homemade soup and crusty bread, tea and coffee available. Free entry, all welcome. n Keynsham Orchestra in Concert at St John’s Church. The 150th anniversary of four great composers; Sibelius, Glazunov, Dukas and Nielson. Come and listen to your local orchestra! Pay at the door, adults £10, concessions £8.50, accompanied children free.

November 24

n Saltford Floral Club welcomes Johnathon Moseley, international

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demonstrator, for our Christmas demonstration, 2.15pm at Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road. Call Janet Gough on 0117 977 1813 for more information.

November 26

n Music with Blue Bus at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, 8.30pm.

November 28

n Christmas Market at Saltford Hall, 10am to 3pm, over 35 stalls, Santa’s Grotto, raffle. Cafe cooking Newton Farm bacon rolls with tea, coffee, homemade cakes, warmed mince pies. Free entry.

December 1

n Saltford Ladies’ Gardening Club meets at Saltford Hall, Wansdyke Room, at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month. The speaker is Mr J Sartain on Flower Arrangements for Christmas. New members welcome. For details, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331.

December 3

n Keynsham Film Works screens Elle L’Adore (15). When middle aged pop sensation Vincent Lacroix (Laurent Lafitte) accidentally kills his girlfriend, he enlists devoted super-fan Muriel (Sandrine Kiberlain) to help dispose of the body. Screenings are held at The Space in Keynsham Civic Centre, doors 7.15pm for 7.45pm start. Non-members £5. Visit keynshamfilmworks.co.uk for more details.

December 5

n Christmas Market in Publow, Pensford, from 10am-2pm at All Saints’ Church, Publow. Craft stalls, home baking and jams, raffle and with bacon rolls and soup. Stall holders wanted, email jeanmcmahon@btinternet. com.

December 6

n Keynsham Light Opera Group presents A Christmas Concert at Broadlands Academy, 7pm, tickets £12 with supper included from 07580 259 757 or online at www.klogs.co.uk.

December 8

n Keynsham and Saltford Gardeners’ Association are visiting Fonthill Garden Centre, Bitton, for an evening talk on Planted Baskets and Christmas Gift Ideas at 6.30pm. There will be refreshments and the chance to buy items. All are welcome, call Betty on 0117 932 4045.

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What’s on locally on a regular basis n Badminton. Come and join a friendly, mixed adult group, young and old, who play badminton from 10 until noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre, £2.40 per person. Just come along and have some fun. n Keynsham Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Fry Club. The group undertakes fundraising for various causes locally, nationally and internationally and supports community events. New members are welcome, Call 0117 9609446 or visit www. keynshamlions.org.uk. n Keynsham & Saltford Local History Society hold an illustrated talk on a topic of local interest at 7.30pm on the third Monday of each month from October to April. The venue is St Dunstan’s Catholic Church Hall, Bristol Road, Keynsham. Admission is free if you join the society or £3 for visitors. n Saltford Scrabble Club meets in Saltford Hall every Monday (except bank holidays), 7-9pm. Playing for fun – all abilities. £2 per night, includes a drink. Contact 01225 874259 for details. n Art classes on alternate Mondays, October 12 and 26, from 10am-noon. Fear Hall lounge, Keynsham. £5.50 per session. Friendly, encouraging and experienced teacher. Varied subjects and flexibility regarding media, including watercolours, pastels, charcoal, pen and ink and acrylics. Classes also available on Tuesdays and Fridays in High Littleton. Contact 07784 839781.

n Our woodworking group is an informal group of mostly retired people with a common interest in woodworking. We meet every Monday evening during term time at Wellsway School from 4-7.30pm. If you have a personal project or just want to give it a go or to develop your skills with help from colleagues, new members are welcome. Call Neil Langstaff on 0117 983 2903 or John White on 0117 986 9274. n Mother and baby coffee morning, Verona Coffee Shop, 230 Bath Road, Keynsham, from 9.30-11.30am. All welcome. n Keynsham Knit’n’Natter Group meets at The Ship Inn, Temple Street, from 2-3.30pm. n Keynsham Bridge Club is a friendly local club which meets every Monday evening, 7pm, at the Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham. We play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed and friendly environment, and would welcome new members who have just learned to play bridge, and others looking to improve their skills and enjoy an evening of bridge. Contact Pauline or Robert on 0117 9858495. n 50+ Light and Easy Exercise classes would welcome new members to their group. Fun, friendly and social class on Mondays, 10-11am, at Keynsham Methodist Church, Key Centre. Cost £4 per session. Call Jenny for details on 0117 961 3327. n The Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion Keynsham would be delighted to welcome new members. They meet upstairs at the RBL Club on the first Monday of each month, 7.30pm. Occasional speakers, social events and outings. Come and meet new friends.

n Keynsham Wellbeing Walks with Age UK B&NES and Sirona Care & Health take place every Monday morning in Keynsham. To take part, call 01225 831852 or email healthylifestyleservice@ sirona-cic.org.uk.

n Key Voices, Keynsham’s friendly community singing group is looking for new members. Monday from 7.15-9.30pm during term-times at Castle School in Newlands Road. Cost £4 per session, £3 concessions. Call Roy on 0117 949 8587.

n Short mat bowls! Learn to play with a really friendly mixed group at Fear Hall, High Street, Keynsham on Mondays 1.304pm until mid-May. Everyone welcome, free trial. Ring Clive on 01179866793 or just turn up.

n Keynsham Writing Group meets in the library on the second and fourth Monday of the month, from 2.30-4pm. We are a small, friendly group and welcome new members of all abilities. Call Pat on 0117 986 4722.

n Keynsham Machine Knitting Club. We meet on the second Monday in the month at Stirling Way Community Centre, Keynsham, 2-4pm. We have two club machines to practice knitting. Help and tuition will be given to get you knitting again. We try to have at least four speakers/demonstrators a year. Please come along and join us, we are a very friendly club. Call Margaret on 0117 986 5559.

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n Fitness class at the Fear Hall, Keynsham High Street, 10-11am. Sessions £4 as you go, featuring aerobics, resistance bands and boxercise, all welcome. Call Nick Dewfall on 07411 013526 or email nickdewfall@aol.com.

n We’re here to help - FREE support to help you quit smoking or vaping. Drop in 2-4 pm at Keynsham Health Centre.

n Activity Days at @One, St John’s Church, Keynsham. The activities are cookery or art in the morning (10-2pm) then drama in the afternoon (2pm4pm) for people with learning disabilities, £33.33 for full day, bring packed lunch. Call the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@ swallowcharity.org.

n Have fun! Meet people! Keep fit! Social badminton club Tuesday mornings. Keynsham. Starts soon, beginners only. Ages 18 to 80+. For details, ring Clive on 0117 986 6793.

n Keynsham and Saltford Gardeners’ Association meets on the first Tuesday of the month, except in June and July, at the Fear Hall in Keynsham High Street at 2pm. The group hear talks from speakers and go on trips. All are welcome, drop in to find out more or call Betty on 0117 932 4045. n Saltford Floral Club meets on the fourth Tuesday each month at 2.15pm at Saltford Hall. Visitors welcome, demonstrations/ practice. Contact Shirley Hobbs on 0117 986 2924. n Fry Club Joggers run every Tuesday meeting at 7pm in the Fry Club foyer, Somerdale, Keynsham. We jog/run five to seven miles around the local area. Friendly club with members from 20s to 70s. New joiners always welcome. See frysjoggers.btck.co.uk. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time from 9.4511.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children aged 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474. n Line dance class, at The Fry Club, Carter Room, 7-8pm for complete beginners, 8.159.45pm for beginners. Entry £3.50, all welcome, just turn up or call Jacqi on 0117 373 0720

n Wellsway Ladies’ Badminton Club, 7.30-9.30pm at Keynsham Leisure Centre. For details, call Jenny on 0117 986 8331. n Boogie Nights at St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Dance class and social evening for people with learning disabilities, 7-9pm, £7 per class (soft drinks and snacks provided). Please contact the Swallow office to book on 01761 414034 or email judy@swallowcharity.org. n KOPS is Keynsham Older People’s Social Group. This friendly group of local older people meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Community@67, Queens Road, Keynsham at 2pm. The group is free to join but members usually bring along a small item for the raffle table. New members welcome, call Paula on 01225 484510 or Phyllis on 0117 986 8623. n Residents’ Fellowship Association, based at Hawthorn Meeting Room in Carpenters Lane, 2-4pm. Different activities, such as luncheon, quiz, games, including darts, and a committee meeting. On Thursday afternoon we do crafts and we have a community garden. Contact Jim Lingard on 0117 986 1551 for details. l Continued on Page 60

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n St Keyna Townswomen’s Guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Fear Hall, Keynsham between 9.45am and 11.45am. They are a friendly, outgoing group of ladies who enjoy interesting speakers and numerous sub-group outings and activities. Come along to our next meeting for a coffee/tea and biscuits, you will be welcome. n Popular sequence dances at The Fear Hall, Keynsham, 7.30-10pm. Anyone interested in dancing is welcome, friendly atmosphere, first visit free. Call 0117 986 2819/0117 986 4014. n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old time dancing? Come along and have some fun at Terry’s Dance School. Adult lessons at the Key Centre on a Tuesday and Friday evening. Contact Terry on 0117 932 3071.

Wednesday

n Maths @67, a small afterschool fun maths club for Years 5 and 6 runs on Wednesdays in term time, 4-5pm at Community@67. Call Sheila Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n St Keyna Probus is a lunch club for retired professional and business men, which meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Grasmere Hotel. For more information, ring John Crocombe on 0117 986 3961. n We’re here to help – FREE support to help you quit smoking or vaping. Drop in 5-7pm at Keynsham Health Centre. n Baby Comes Too meets every Wednesday afternoon, in term time, from 1.30pm to 3pm upstairs in the Key Centre, Keynsham. All carers with children aged 0-4 years are welcome! We have a home corner, dressing up, books, jigsaws, plenty of play vehicles, Peppa Pig toys and lots more! Refreshments are included. Cost £1 per family per week. Please join us, the first session

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is free! See website www. babycomestoo.btck.co.uk. n Baby and Toddler Sing and Sign, 9.30am or 10am start. Contact Sandhya for more details on 07789 880415 or email purpleyoga30@gmail.com. Facebook: Keynsham Toddler and Baby group. n Badminton, 10am-noon. Very friendly ladies’ badminton club. Every Wednesday at Keynsham Leisure Centre, 10am to noon. Previous experience needed, but we are a group of mixed abilities. First week free. n Keynsham Photographic Society meets at the Fear Hall at 7.30pm to enjoy all aspects of photography. We have visiting speakers; competitions; sessions to share and discuss our own photographs and opportunities to view the best amateur work from the South West. Find us online at www. keynshamphotographicsociety. co.uk and come along to share this enthralling hobby. n The Keynsham and Saltford branch of the British Sugarcraft Guild meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 7pm, at the Wick Close Community Centre, Saltford. Demonstrations and speakers as well as the chance to learn the art of sugarcrafting and display your own work. Contact Gillian Orley on 0117 986 3864. n The Community@67 Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm. Anyone interested can ring 0772 762 6794 or just come along. The club meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham. n Community@67 Scrabble Club meets on Wednesday of each week from 2-4pm. New members welcome, ring 0773 774 2300 or come along. Meets at 67 Queens Road, Keynsham. n ChoirJam, Keynsham’s fun pop choir, meets 11am-12.30pm during term-time at Fear Hall, Keynsham. Call Emma Hutchinson on 07793 983040 or visit www.choirjam.co.uk.

Thursday

n ASP Poetry Circle meets on the third Thursday of each month, from 7.30-8.30pm at Broadlands Academy. Free entry, bring a couple of poems, your own or by another poet, to

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share. Contact Mary Lambert on 0117 986 2257 or email mandd@gentlyblown.co.uk. Visit http://totallymaracas.btck.co.uk/ ASPPoets. n Saltford Sewing Group for clothes sewers of all ages and skills, sharing ideas and techniques and creating classic and unique garments for adults and children. Group is held on Thursday afternoons with no charge. Contact June on 01225 872304 for more information. n The Painting for Pleasure Club is a friendly group of mixed abilities painting in mixed styles. We meet from 2-4pm at Saltford Hall. Anyone interested in joining will be made very welcome. Call 01225 873773 in the evening. n St John’s Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday during term-time between 9.45am and 11.30am in St John’s Church Hall, Keynsham. Children 0-4 years can come and play with a wide range of toys and take part in craft activities and singing every week. Refreshments included. All welcome – first session free. Contact Claire Lowe on 0117 329 6474. n Integral Hatha Yoga focused on beginners 6.05-6.55pm; beginners/improvers 7-8.30pm. St Francis Hall, Warwick Road, Keynsham. Yogakeynsham@ gmail.com, www.yogakeynsham. webs.com, www.twitter.com/ yogakeynsham or call Sandhya on 07789 880415. n Somerset Morris Dancers meet 8-10pm at Marksbury Village Hall. We are a ladies’ side and dance West Country Stave Dances and Cotswold Morris. Come and learn the art of morris dancing. New musicians always welcome, male and female, at 7.30pm. Call Wendy on 01761 472192.

Friday

n Avon Wildlife Trust, Keynsham Group, Winter Talks on the second Friday of each month between October and April, 7.309.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, Keynsham BS31 1DS. Adults £2.50, under 16s £1. Members and nonmembers of AWT welcome. Refreshments and bring and buy book stall. NOTE: November 13 meeting at Wellsway School, Chandag Road, BS31 1PH.

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Doors open 6.30pm for 7-9pm. n CAMEO is a friendly group providing fellowship and a wide range of activities for those living on their own. We are open to all denominations or to those with no affiliations. We meet for coffee (10am-noon) at Victoria Methodist Church on the first Friday of the month. If you are interested, come for coffee or contact the Church Office on 0117 914 9408 or Christopher Bailey on 01225 872784. n Badminton. Join a very friendly mixed group who meet every Friday to play from 10am-noon at Keynsham Leisure Centre. All are welcome, regardless of ability. Just turn up or ring Clive on 0117 986 6793. n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old-time dancing? Come and have fun at Terry’s Dance School. Adult lessons on a Tuesday and Friday evening at the Key Centre. Call Terry on 0117 932 3071.

Saturday

n Children’s ballroom, Latin and old time dance classes, Saturday mornings on the top floor of the Key Centre, Keynsham. Contact Terry for more details on 0117 932 3071. n Mindfulness short walk in Keynsham Park, first Saturday of the month, meet Keynsham Band Stand. By donation. Visit www.yogakeynsham.webs.com or call 07789 880415. n Salt and Sham Cycle Club’s weekly 45km ride around Chew Valley Lake, starting at Ashton Way car park in Keynsham at 7am and ending at Keynsham Cricket Club for refreshments. Visit www. saltandsham.co.uk. n Keynsham has a community veg plot to share. Anyone who would like to grow vegetables but doesn’t know how, doesn’t have a garden or just loves gardening and wants to meet other likeminded people can come along to the plot from 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month. You’ll find us behind the cafe in Keynsham Memorial Park. Call Aileen on 07854 149008. n Fancy learning ballroom, Latin and old time dancing? Terry’s Dance School offers lessons for young people at the Key Centre. Call 0117 932 3071.

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For November, we meet Andrew Le Huray, owner of ARJ Electrical Tell us about your company. ARJ Electrical was started by owner operator Andrew Le Huray in 1998. In 2004 the company became an Approved member of the NICEIC and subsequently Part P-registered. The NICEIC is part of the Trust mark scheme These qualifications enable the company to work on a variety of different electrical installations in the commercial, industrial and domestic sectors. Our aim is to provide Keynsham and the surrounding areas with a friendly, reliable and professional service, helping to solve their electrical issues/ needs. We offer the full range of electrical solutions including: l Extra sockets/lights l Full rewires l General electrical maintenance l Inspection and testing l PAT testing l Landlord certificates l Showers

l Kitchens l Bathrooms l Garden lighting/power l Central heating controls – replacement, fault finding and wiring (s-plan & y-plan) l Electric underfloor heating l Electric radiators l Bespoke cabinet lighting/ wiring l Fault finding and diagnosis l Project design and concept planning What is the best part of running your business and working in Keynsham? The short commute. I live here and have done since 1980 – I even went to school at Wellsway. It’s nice to be able to help the local community with their electrical issues and

projects. As it says in my advert: “Keep it local.” What makes your company different? My breadth of experience on a variety of projects, including residential, commercial and industrial, means I am able to advise customers at design stage and recommend the right electrical solutions to suit. I pride myself on being reliable and professional. I strive to finish work to deadlines and always keep my customers up to date with progress. What are your plans for the future of the business? With the increased reliance on technology it’s important for me to keep up to date with the latest

developments so I can continue to offer my customers the most effective electrical solutions. I will also continue to obtain new qualifications as required by the NICEIC and IEE. I hope to maintain a steady growth of business and customers, providing them with a reliable, professional service and my family a secure future within the community. Contact Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your electrical needs: email mail@arjelectrical. co.uk; call 01179 860 590 or 07768 654 344. You can also visit our website www.arjelectrical.co.uk and f ind us on Facebook – ARJ Electrical.

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Andrews Keynsham properties of the month

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Set on an attractive corner plot, with an enclosed, well-tended westfacing rear garden with mature trees, lawn and vegetable plot, this nicely presented three-storey town house offers space and flexibility of accommodation. There is a downstairs cloakroom and utility room, 3/4 bedrooms, lounge and separate dining room, kitchen and modern bathroom. Located within the Wellsway catchment, and within walking distance of the High Street, station, park and bus routes. Epc E. Book your viewing with Your Move Williams Rose on 0117 986 4815.

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Gingerbread house proves to be hot property Keynsham

£384,950 OIRO

A rare opportunity to purchase this attractive gable-fronted detached bungalow situated in a sought-after cul-de-sac of similar properties on the Wellsway side of Keynsham. This lovely three-bedroom bungalow, which is in need of some modernisation, benefits from a single garage, double glazing and pleasant mature front and rear gardens. A comfortable family home or an ideal retirement property. An internal inspection is highly recommended. Book your viewing with Eveleighs on 0117 904 9000.

A local estate agent put a house with a difference on the market in a bid to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. People keen to snap up this unique property – a gingerbread house handmade by a Saltford resident – took part in a raffle on Eveleighs Facebook page in October. The company raised £160 for

the charity and the raffle winner picked at random was Nicola Rodway from Saltford. Robin Eveleigh, owner of Eveleighs, said: “Cancer Research UK is a charity close to our hearts and we had many donations from £1 to £20, all appreciated. “This is a great result, we are all very happy.”

Sport

Impressive medal haul as club’s young swimmers are out in force Keynsham Swimming Club’s younger swimmers were out in force at the Somerset County Development Meet held at Millfield School earlier this month, writes our correspondent. The Development Meet is a popular early season event in the swimming calendar and provides an opportunity for swimmers to gain qualification times for the County Championships held in January and February and for some of the younger swimmers to gain their first taste of competitive swimming. There were many personal best and county qualifying times achieved alongside a very impressive haul of medals. Andrew Turner, Gold Squad head coach, was very impressed with the progress of some of the younger swimmers, some of whom achieved medal success in only their first or second competitive swims.

Keynsham also saw another of their dedicated volunteer officials progressing through the ranks with Chris Metcalfe passing his final assessment for the J2S qualification. For the uninitiated, Chris now gets to be the man who says “Take your marks” and start races at all levels of swimming competition. The Keynsham swimmers are now looking forward to their highly competitive club championships held over two weekends towards the end of November. The club championships will see Keynsham Leisure Centre packed to the rafters with every inch of the pool spectator area crammed with parents, grandparents and siblings keen to see their swimmer compete against their clubmates. Club secretary Dave Beament often swims in the “masters” race at the club championships himself and regards it as the

home highlight of the club's calendar. “It’s a great family atmosphere with standing room only and the noise is amazing,” he said. “The loudest cheers are always reserved for the Keynsham Seals invitational race which is hotly contested.” Keynsham’s next team outing will be Round 2 of the National Arena Swimming League in mid-November. Keynsham have proudly maintained a South West Premier Division placing in the national league for the past few years despite having to compete with much larger clubs in the area. Round 2 will see the team travel to Millfield once again where they will be joined by local star Siobhan-Marie O’Connor, who has managed to find time to represent her home club despite being in training for the Rio Olympics next year. Keynsham medal successes at the Somerset County

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Prizes handed out as bowls club marks end of successful season Frys Bowls Club brought a successful season, finishing second in the Bristol and District League Division 3 and reaching the semi-finals of the Somerset Bowls Association Wedmore Plate, to a close with their annual presentation dinner where the winners and runners-up of the internal club competitions were presented with the trophies, writes our correspondent. The first trophy to be presented was from the Triples Day. A close day came down to the final ends with Andy Kendall, Mike Barling and Vincent Dornan winning ahead of runners-up Pete Buck, Clive Davies and Andre Le Huray. The pairsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; final saw Christopher Day and Geoff Kershaw playing Terry Vickery and Pat Slavin. Despite a late comeback from Terry and Pat, it was Christopher and Geoff taking home the title. The singles competitons saw a novice final between Alan Mills and Dave Derrick. Alan

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Keynsham Town FC News from The Crown Field Keynsham Town’s First XI continued their unbeaten home record this season in October, progressing in two cup competitions and maintaining their position in the top 10 of the Toolstation Western League Division One. Chard Town The month started with a 4-0 drubbing of Chard Town in the Somerset Premier Cup. The Ks produced some breathtaking football and their real cutting edge at the AJN Stadium continued as they controlled the game throughout. After Aaron Childs had scored the first goal with another one of his trademark runs, Sam Duggan scored his first ever hat-trick in senior football. It was the perfect hat-trick too, the first with his right foot, then one with his left before finishing it off with a close range header. Manager Chris King said: “Sam has been a great signing for us this season and it’s great to see him getting in on the goals as well.” The Ks are at home to Radstock Town in the second round in November. Wells City The next week the Ks had two titanic tussles with Wells City in the FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round. In the first game at home, Keynsham started on the front foot and took an early lead through Sam Duggan, but the visitors equalised five minutes before the break. After Wells took the lead early in the second half, the hosts deservedly equalised with 15 minutes remaining when sub Kieran Adams burst into the box and slotted home a great goal to make it 2-2. With keeper Ash Wintle in fine form, extra time was a tight affair, with both sides tiring. The game had one final moment of drama though and the Ks had a wonderful chance to go through to the First Round proper when a penalty was

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awarded with five minutes of extra-time left. However the Wells stopper guessed correctly and saved Ben Harris’ spot kick to force a replay three days later. A wet Tuesday night then saw more thrills and spills at the Athletic Ground, Wells. Although Keynsham started poorly and conceded after 10 minutes, Aaron Childs soon equalised and the rest of the game was a fantastic end-to-end affair. Amazingly it was a case of déjà vu, as yet again the Ks missed a penalty in the second period of extra time which could have won the game, when Tom Harris had his spot-kick saved. Wells were then awarded a penalty of their own in the 122nd minute, which was converted to condemn the Ks to an unlucky defeat. Chris King said: “We travelled with a small squad due to injuries and work commitments, but the lads who played on the night were terrific. For me, we should have won the game and definitely didn’t deserve the twist of fate at the end of extra time. After already having a goal line decision go against us and then of course the penalty miss, the referee decided the match by awarding a dubious penalty to Wells City two minutes into injury time of the extra time period. “We couldn’t believe the decision and it was such a cruel way to lose what had been a fantastic cup tie between two teams giving it everything over 240 minutes of football. Unbelievably, this was our sixth penalty miss on the trot now and each time it has probably cost us a win. All the lads are saying ‘I’ll have the next one’, I just hope who ever does take it scores!” Chippenham Park Next up was the visit of Chippenham Park in the Western League’s Les Phillips Cup. The Ks were missing a few of their more senior players and fielded a very young side, but put in a very hard-working performance especially after the two extratime games against Wells City. Eighteen-year-old midfielder Tom Johnson gave them an early lead and although they wasted several good chances to make the game safe, the visitors rarely threatened. Keynsham now face a trip to Wincanton Town in the next round. Chris King said: “It was also nice to see Tom Johnson get his first senior goal after

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